You should never put off writing your will. No one knows what will happen tomorrow, so it is better to prepare today. If you are Texas resident, here are some common mistakes that you should avoid. Not updating it A huge mistake that people make when it comes to...
Every Texas adult will need to go through the estate planning process. Contrary to popular belief, this isn't a one-and-done type of deal. Rather, estate planning is an ongoing process that should be reviewed every three to five years to ensure that it's updated. If...
Some people think that they will not have to go through the probate process when their Texas loved ones die without wills. However, even without a will, the estate will likely have to be probated. How the probate process works when people die intestate is similar to...
It isn't uncommon for grandparents to want to provide their grandchildren with the resources to live a comfortable life. However, there are a series of steps that you'll likely need to take to ensure that you do so in a manner that conforms with Texas law. Otherwise,...
Tax season for most Texas residents offers an excellent time for everyone to also review their estate plans, and senior citizens are no different. In fact, it is probably more important for elders than anyone else. Knowing what would happen to personal assets in the...
Estate planning may involve deliberately thinking about what particular assets go to certain beneficiaries. Haphazard planning could lead to ill feelings among heirs, which might be something a will's testator wishes to avoid. A family's Texas home might be the most...
Like most Texas parents, you love each of your children fully. Of course, you may not love the way that they have bickered and fought their entire lives. You may have pictured your children being the best of friends, but that did not turn out to be the case as sibling...
You spent a significant part of your life working to earn money. Perhaps you saved and invested so that you would have a little something-or a lot of something-to leave to your children. Like many in Texas who have this dream, it may give you joy to think of your...
You know your time on Earth is limited to an unknown amount of years, months, weeks and days. One of the best ways to ensure you are being responsible with your time and investments is developing an estate plan. Having a will is an important part of estate...
